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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Otero County)
Date August 18, 2010, 7:57 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report The Otero County Cooperative Extension Service along with the Home Economist, 4-H Agent and Agriculture Agent organized and held their first, “Kids, Kows and More,” program in May of 2010. This agricultural opportunity for 4th graders in Otero County was a huge success on many levels. This field trip allowed the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service to reach over 650 youth with educational and informational facts about agriculture and natural resources. This also was a great opportunity for the Otero County schools because it was a field trip that covered a variety of topics and very affordable. The schools only had to provide transportation for their students. Eight learning stations were organized that included: NM Beef Council, NM Game and Fish, Local Pistachios Grower, Local Produce Producers- Otero County Master Gardener Program, Southwest Dairy Farmers Curds and Whey, Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, Natural Resource Conservation Service-Water Table, and USDA Forest Service. This event was ran by fifty 4-H members and 4-H volunteer leaders who did an exceptional job. These 4-H members gained valuable life skills in organization, public speaking and public service. Teachers commented that the Otero County Kids, Kows and More Program, “This was an excellent field trip that was enjoyed by both students and teachers. Students had fun while learning.” “My students really enjoyed this opportunity to learn new things outside the classroom setting.” “This was an informative day- The produce section was very hands on.” Some of the students commented, “This is so much fun!” “Science was brought to life before my eyes.” Over 90% of the teachers in attendance agreed that, “This field trip increased the student’s knowledge about Otero County Agriculture.” Over 86% of the teachers in attendance saw a definite increase in their student’s knowledge of, “Otero County’s Natural Resources.” The great aspect of this field trip is that it is designed to be educational while allowing the students to have fun in an interactive atmosphere.